Community News: May 16

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May 16, 2013 at 4:00 AM

Games donated to Boys & Girls ClubScottie Parks, executive director of the Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County, has experience speaking the language of youth. Recently, Parks and a few young members got right down to the business of play when they unpacked more than a dozen games that were donated by Adawehi Institute and Wellness Center of Columbus in Polk County. "Play is an important part of the vocabulary of healthy children," said Parks, "and what they want most of all is for grown-ups to stop what they are doing, meet them where they are, and play with them." Last year, the club served 1,553 young people, ages 6-18. Ninety percent of the members qualify for free or reduced-price lunches. Visit www.bgchendersonco.org and www.adawehi.com for more information.

Atkinson Elementary art contest winnersSue Maynard, an art volunteer at Atkinson Elementary, submitted the artwork of 10 students in grades kindergarten through five at Atkinson to RiverLink's sixth annual Voice of the River Art Contest for pre-K thorugh 12th-graders of the French Broad Watershed. Winners were: Marvi Masha, fifth grade, first place in 2-Dimensenial, 3rd-5th-grade category, for his painting, "View of the Biltmore"; Mackenzie Chapman, first grade, second place in 2-Dimensenial, k-2nd-grade category, for her painting, "Things on the River"; Thomas Doss, fifth grade, second place in 2-Dimensenial, 3rd-5th-grade category, for his painting, "The Biker's Path"; and Berit Raines, second grade, third place in 2-Dimensenial, k-2nd grade category, for her painting, "Don't Pollute Our Waters." The contest is held each year to honor Earth Day, which was first celebrated on April 22, 1970. The contest allows students to explore the French Broad Watershed through art and writing. Entries are judged by local artists, RiverLink staff and volunteers.All artwork and poetry from the 2013 contest will remain on display for the public in Asheville Buncombe Tech's Holly Library through April 30, 2013. Winners' artwork may also be viewed by going to www.riverlink.org/earthdaycontest.asp.

Students learn world of 3D printing from former graduate Students in the engineering program at Brevard High are learning more about the emerging world of 3D printing from a former BHS graduate.Brevard High School graduate Ansel Slagle recently visited his former drafting teacher Angela Patane. Ansel graduated from Brevard High School in 2001 and went on to graduate from N.C. State University with a bachelor's degree of Science in Technology Education with a concentration and minor in Graphic Communication in 2005. He is currently the project manager for Supply Chain at Stratasys LTD. The company manufactures 3D printers and materials that create prototypes and manufactured goods directly from 3D CAD files or other 3D content.Ansel's presentation to the BHS Drafting classes included information about the science and technology behind 3D printing and how Stratasys printers operate. He praised several high school courses and how they helped him achieve his success. Students in the engineering program are excited about the upcoming arrival of a new desktop-size 3D printer for their classroom. Students already use industry level design software to create three-dimensional models of many different mechanical and industrial applications. Now they will be able to render rapid prototypes of their design using their new printer.

Nichols graduates Navy basic training Herdis Michael Nichols, an East Henderson High alumni and son of Michael and Mary Ruth Nichols, graduated from Navy boot camp in Great Lakes Navy Recruit Training Center on April 5. His Division 921 graduated with the Hall of Fame award. Herdis played the French horn with the Navy recruit band during his graduation. He was also the chaplain's aide for his division. He is studying nuclear engineering for two years at the Naval base in Charleston, S.C. Afterward, he will serve four more years in the Navy.

Jeffery C. Andersen receives doctorateJeffery C. Andersen, assistant professor of recreation and sport management at Mars Hill College, has received a doctorate in education leadership and policy analysis, with a concentration in post-secondary and private sector leadership from East Tennessee State University.The title of Andersen's dissertation, which he defended on March 28, is "Learner Satisfaction in Online Learning: An Analysis of the Perceived Impact of Learner-Social Media and Learner-Instructor Interaction."Andersen lives in Brevard, with his wife, Hollis, and his son, Clark. He has been an instructor, and then a professor, at Mars Hill for 20 years.

Tuttle receives BB&T scholarshipBrevard College junior Kellee Tuttle was recently selected to receive a BB&T scholarship distributed by the North Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities.Tuttle, a Horse Shoe resident who is studying creative writing at the college, was one of 26 students at private colleges and universities in the state to receive the scholarship.

Brevard College award winnersBrevard College recently recognized outstanding student achievement in academics, leadership and athletics for the 2012-13 academic year.Award winners were recognized at a campuswide honors and awards luncheon, during special events hosted by each of the college's academic divisions as well as at an annual athletics awards ceremony.The following students were recognized:u Sarah Barron of Mountain Home received the Outstanding Art Award in Graphic Design.u David Caldwell of Pisgah Forest received the Outstanding Senior Award in Environmental Science.u Felecia Carver of Pisgah Forest received the Academic Excellence in Symbolic Logic Award and Outstanding Service Award to the Writing Lab.u Brandon DeNully of Pisgah Forest received the Environmental Stewardship Award for Brevard College.u Daniel Ennis of Pisgah Forest received the Mountain Bike MVP Award in Cycling; Coty Ferguson, of Brevard, received an award for Meritorious Academic Performance in Business and Organizational Leadership and recognized as a member of the Sigma Beta Delta national business, management and administration honor society.u Kara Fohner of Mills River received the Outstanding English Major Award, Outstanding Service Award to Poetikes and was recognized for Outstanding Service to The Clarion.u Aaron Goforth of Hendersonville received the Best Defensive Percentage Award in Baseball.u Steven Heebner of Hendersonville received an Academic Excellence Award in Existential Literature and Highest Grade Point Average for Sophomore in Music Award.u Brian Henion of Hendersonville received Highest Grade Point Average Award in Biology.u Elisha Henry of Brevard received the MVP Men's Soccer Award.u Juan Hicks of Columbus received the Outstanding Sophomore Criminal Justice Major Award.u Jamie Hrobak of Mill Spring received the Rookie of the Year Award in Softball.u Bethany Humberg of Hendersonville received recognition as a member of the Alpha Chi national honorary society for outstanding academic achievement.u Leanna Jennings of Brevard received the Making it Happen Award in Wilderness Leadership Experiential Education, as well as recognition as a member of the Omicron Delta Kappa national leadership society and Alpha Chi national honorary society for outstanding academic achievement.u Julie Kuykendall of Hendersonville received the Outstanding Art Award in Advancement and Excellence in World Religions Award.u Christopher Lockhart of Pisgah Forest received the Highest Grade Point Average Senior in Art, Outstanding Art Award in Painting, Outstanding Art Major Award, and recognized for Academic Excellence in Gothic Literature in the Humanities Division.u Riina Lugus of Fletcher received the Academic Excellence and Dedication in Honors English Award in Humanities Division and Outstanding Service Award to Poetikes.

$500 scholarships awarded to two local programsEmbrace the Fabulous You, a Conference for the Frenzied Female, has awarded two $500 scholarships. One of the awards went to the Park Ridge Health HOPE program, an inpatient program that offers a full range of behavioral and mental health services to assist women. The second scholarship was awarded to Tapestry, an eating disorder recovery treatment home for women located in Brevard.The conference, which was held February 21 at the Lelia Patterson Center, was a half-day event that included powerful speakers, as well as practical information and applicable tools designed to motivate and empower the women of the community.Contact Marybeth Burns at 828-692-2450 or Sherri Holbert at 828-674-3649 for more information.

O'Rourke inducted into Phi Beta at Wake ForestPatrick O'Rourke of Brevard was one of 75 Wake Forest University students inducted into Phi BetaPatrick O'Rourke of Brevard was one of 75 Wake Forest University students inducted into Phi Beta Kappa during an April 2nd ceremony. Phi Beta Kappa celebrates and advocates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. Its campus chapters invite for induction the most outstanding arts and sciences students at America's leading colleges and universities.

Ramp Team takes top honorsThe Housing Assistance Corp. Ramp Team took top honors at Volunteer Hendersonville's annual recognition event on April 23. Drive around any area of Henderson County and if you see a wheelchair ramp at someone's home, chances are it was built by Housing Assistance Corp.'s Ramp Team. In 22 years, the team has completed more than 300 home repair projects, most of them ramps with the goal of enabling people to remain independent in their own homes.In 1991, Ernie Wilson saw an ad in the paper asking for volunteers to help with home repairs. He joined Clarence Sleeman and Ed Fickley with Housing Assistance Corp.'s "Fix It Up" home repair group. In the late 90s, the group concentrated solely on outside work to the homes, and ultimately became proficient in ramp building. They also occasionally build decks and railings to help Self-Help homeowners who are earning sweat equity building their own homes. The Ramp Team's current lineup is a group of eight men who volunteer twice a month to build assisted living inclines for those who don't have the resources to do it for themselves. Current members are Ernie Wilson, Sam Wilson, Jim Donecho, Jim Stein, Steve Walden, Tom Osterhoff, Tony O'Malley and Tim Yocum. Housing Assistance Corp. is celebrating its 25th year of business. A community celebration, "Party Like It's 1988," will be held May 16. The public is welcome. To RSVP for the event, for more information about health and safety repairs available, or to contribute or volunteer, call Housing Assistance Corp. at 828-692-4744.

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